Neil Simon, King of Comedy Playwrights, Dies at 91
 
    18 hours ago by Richard Natale Variety - TV News
 
Neil Simon, King of Comedy Playwrights, Dies at 91
Neil Simon, one of the rare late-20th century playwrights who was a brand
name for plays such as "The Odd Couple" and "Barefoot in the
Park," died Sunday. He was 91.
 
A statement from his reps said, "Neil Simon, the Pulitzer
Prize-winning American playwright, died last night at New York-Presbyterian
Hospital in New York City. The cause was complications from
pneumonia."
 
"His wife, Elaine Joyce Simon, was at his bedside along with Mr.
Simon's daughters, Ellen Simon and Nancy Simon."
 
In addition to his four Oscar nominations and 17 Tony nominations, Simon's
works brought an unsurpassed 50 Tony nominations for their actors.
 
 
Regards,
 
Roger

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